October 5, 2011

...touches of Autumn around my shabby white mantel...I think I'll link this up to White Wednesday at Faded Charm~

These sweet little resin pumpkins were a horrid orange, but thankfully they took well to the paintbrush

I scored this lovely silver bucket at a tag sale for $1.00!!! My friend and fellow shop girl Mary (aka Chanel's Shabby Rose) gave me these lovely little bottles. I added some french script paper to the inside of the bottles. Very simple and packs a punch, don't you think?

They nestle very nicely alongside the antique bottle with old label. I'm linking this up at Vintage Inspiration Fridayover at Common Ground.

Here is an old 1902 Holy Communion Certificate. Very French looking and the colors just whisper "Fall" to me.

Look at this huge pumpkin I scored at Home Goods! It's heavier than it looks, and it came just like that...no painting required. All for only $12.99

And what is Fall without some lovely dried hydrangeas I ask you? (resting in a basket I bought at Brimfield)

This is my little pumpkin vignette on my dining room table

The cherubs wanted in on the fun too...

Some adorable paper flowers in my kitchen

I added this sweet basket with delicate flowers against my aprons for a "Fall" touch

And what speaks of Fall better than Jeanne D'Arc Magazine? It's loaded with beautiful ideas to incorporate Fall into your home, mixed with french/farmhouse style. If you haven't had the pleasure of getting your hands on one of these...you may be in luck....

They can be ordered on line and retail between $25.00 and $28.00 depending on who you order from.

Now for the good part....

One lucky reader will have the chance to win one of these exquisite magazines in my giveaway. (flowers and vase not included) I'm celebrating reaching 200 followers! (well, now a little over)

You need to do two things to enter:

1. Follow my blog and leave a comment that you do

2. Grab my giveaway button on my sidebar and add it to yours...or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post. (and mention that you did) You can do both in one comment if you like!

That's it...Giveaway runs between October 5th and 19th with the winner being announced on the 20th!

Hi I am a new follower, and not just for the giveaway! I really like your blog, I found you on White Wednesday at faded charm. I am adding your button to my sidebar. Visit me sometime, I love new friends!

Karen, you have such a way with vignettes! I devoured each and every treasure you displayed with such thoughtfulness. LOVE the pumpkins and especially that basket hanging against your adorable aprons. Wonderful!Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway. I'd feel guilty winning from you again...but would love that JDL issue. :)- Susan

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog & leaving such kind comments. I'm glad you entered my giveaway! Your blog is lovely - I really like your fall vignettes! Count me in on this giveaway too - I am now following along! :)

Thank you for offering this super magazine in a giveaway. Believe it or not I haven't seen an actual copy only photographs online! I am not a follower. Running to put your button on my side bar. Have a great Sunday.

Beautiful pictures, well-chosen details and colors. I love your house, ideas, decorations. I will be a constant reader. I do not know if I can save the giveaway, because we live so far apart, but I'll try.

I am in awe of your lovely pictures. No wonder you have been featured in a magzine. I am a follower and would love to win either of the magazines in your giveaway. It would be a great birthday present for me as it arrives a little later this month.

Forgot to add the importance of First Communion as it is one of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Two of my grandchildren will be Confirmed on the 30th of this month. What a treasure your First Communion certificate you showed us on your site. A special moment in time for any soul seeking to love God more.With gratitude,Sylvia Faye

I found your blog from A Cottage Muse and I really enjoyed all of it. I can't believe I nearly missed the giveaway! I will try to link up the button, but I don't know if I remember how, but I definitely will become a follower.Thanks so much for the lovely photos.

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Welcome to my blog ~ I'm a Christian who loves life, my family, friends, and of course the Lord Jesus Christ. I have three handsome sons and six gorgeous grandchildren. In my free time, I'm passionate about decorating, crafting, and refurbishing which leads me to the "thrill of the hunt" at fleamarkets, auctions, and tag sales. I love a mix of shabby chic, french, and cottage style with an emphasis on worn, faded, and chippy. I rent space in a local shop to sell some of the treasures that can't possibly fit in my home. I'm so glad you stopped by...let's share a "shabby moment in time" together!